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Hail history for Arnold, MD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arnold on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 1, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Arnold
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Robinson 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Arnold |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Arnold by year
When hail season peaks near Arnold
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Arnold
Aug 2, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bestgate (5 mi from Arnold)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported by a trained spotter about 3 miles west-southwest of Annapolis.Jul 1, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riva (7 mi from Arnold)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Riva, including near the intersection of Riva Road and Forest Road.Apr 24, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Pasadena (6 mi from Arnold)
Aug 10, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Green Haven (8 mi from Arnold)
Apr 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Millersville (10 mi from Arnold)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Arnold
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Green Haven 10 mi from Arnold |
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Lake Shore 4 mi from Arnold |
| Jul 28, 2026 | EF? | Cape St. Claire 3 mi from Arnold |
| Jul 31, 2025 | EF0 | Naval Academy 4 mi from Arnold |
| Sep 3, 2020 | EF0 | Annapolis Lee Field Airport 7 mi from Arnold |
| Jul 24, 2017 | EF2 | Stevensville Bay Airport 10 mi from Arnold |
| Sep 30, 2010 | EF0 | Lake Shr 5 mi from Arnold |
| Sep 28, 2006 | F1 | Severna Park 3 mi from Arnold |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arnold
275 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arnold since 2006, on 117 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 8, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Stevensville, Crownsville 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Bay Ridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Annapolis, Parole 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Annapolis, Millersville, Pasadena 10 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Green Haven, Pasadena 4 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Pasadena 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Benfield, South Gate, Lake Shore 3 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Annapolis 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Crownsville, Stevensville Bay Airport, Parole 6 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Stevensville Bay Airport, Conaways 2 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Arnold; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Arnold.
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